Crash on Highway 87 kills Menahga woman
A 62-year-old woman from Menahga died Thursday night after her vehicle went under a semitruck on Highway 87 in Evergreen Township, the Minnesota State Patrol said.
Troopers reported the collision occurred at 9:57 p.m. near milepost 15. The woman was driving a 2019 Subaru Outback westbound when the passenger vehicle moved beneath the semitruck as the truck was backing into a residence, officials said. The state patrol said it will release the woman’s identity Friday night.
Emergency response and location
Local agencies that responded to the scene included:
- Detroit Lakes Fire Department
- Frazee Fire Department
- Frazee Police Department
- Becker County Sheriff’s Office
- Minnesota State Patrol
Evergreen Township sits about 23 miles east of Detroit Lakes and roughly 82 miles west of Brainerd, placing the crash in a rural stretch of west-central Minnesota.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Time | 9:57 p.m., July 9, 2026 |
| Road | Highway 87 near milepost 15 |
| Vehicle | 2019 Subaru Outback (westbound) |
| Truck action | Backing into a residence |
Local impact and next steps
The State Patrol is investigating the collision; the agency said it will identify the deceased the following evening. The involvement of multiple municipal and county responders reflects typical coordination in rural crashes along state highways, where access, visibility and the presence of large commercial vehicles can complicate incidents and investigations.
For residents and motorists in Becker County and neighboring areas, troopers did not release additional information about charges or citations. The State Patrol’s findings and any further details about the circumstances leading up to the crash will be released as they become available.
Travelers on Highway 87 and other rural routes are reminded to exercise caution near driveways and residences where large vehicles may be maneuvering. Authorities often advise extra vigilance in low-light conditions and when encountering backing commercial vehicles.
